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Progress Pride Flag raising celebrates season of belonging
Dal community members gathered on the Studley Quad to mark the beginning of Pride celebrations in Halifax and honour the efforts of those working for a more inclusive future. Read more.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
HÂþ» invited members of the African Nova Scotian community to campus, including leaders from museums and cultural centres across the province, to discuss how to work together to preserve and share historical records and artifacts.
Friday, June 12, 2026
Building on HÂþ»â€™s Engagement Days, a recent symposium at Dal convened municipal leaders and researchers to address climate, infrastructure and planning pressures shaping water management across Nova Scotia communities.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Staff and faculty reflect on fresh insights, big‑picture thinking, and renewed inspiration sparked at this popular spring gathering, touching on AI, belonging, and the student experience.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Acting President Frank Harvey discusses Dal’s growth, creating a strong campus culture, and some of his key priorities for the months ahead as he helps lead the university during its current presidential search.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A new Dal studio designed for music students pays tribute to an influential local concert promoter who has helped support generations of young musicians in Halifax.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day can be isolating for people who aren’t in romantic relationships. But research shows there are benefits to remaining single, writes Dal's Simon Sherry.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Dr. Afua Cooper, one of Dal’s leading scholars of Black Canadian history, is joined by a group of literary luminaries this evening as she unveils a new short film about Nova Scotia-born singing sensation and Dal alum Portia White.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Nearly three years since the pandemic forced HÂþ» students to leave campus and face an uncertain future, the Fountain School’s third-year acting class has imagined an alternate lockdown through their devised theatre piece: Not Now, Not Yet.